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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1965
Page
1
The Chronicle states a policy to present both sides on important issues and to open its editorial page to reader opinion. It invites comments on anything published, whether by staff or others, but notes contributions are subject to the same requirements and may be edited.
The Chronicle with local business support congratulates Pella Christian High School on the Jefferson Street building dedication and 25th anniversary. It credits the community’s post fire cooperation since January 15, 1964 and notes widespread help from churches, colleges, and other schools in rebuilding within 14 months.
Residents at Marion County zoning hearing faced disruption by outsiders from Basic Freedoms Inc. who hooted, waved flags, and shouted down discussion. Chair Connie Vandenberg faced threats and possible sheriff protection as orderly planning dialogue was blocked and the event derailed. The editorial urges focus on Red Rock Reservoir planning and warns against democratic process breakdown and violent rhetoric.
Charles Balloun of Toledo, Republican, defeats Democrat William Warner of Vinton 4 663 to 2 548 in a Benton Tama district special election to fill the late Sen R O Burrows vacancy. The result signals a Republican resurgence in the district.
The remark notes that the national debt has grown from 221 billion in 1939 to 316 billion in 1964 and that 37 cents of every dollar earned goes to taxes with 12 cents paying interest. It cites per person costs and currency depreciation to frame concern about fiscal policy and right vs. wrong.
Letter from Bob Dole Nebraska Congressman criticizes the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 as unfair to Middle West beef and cropland interests. He argues federal aid worsens surpluses and subsidizes unproductive farms, warning of false hopes and economic harm to established farm regions. Additional text explains a county zoning election and a House File 264 provision.
A bill in the Iowa House, filed February 16, proposes that when 200 county voters petition, the board of supervisors must place a county zoning question before the people. If a majority approve, a zoning commission is formed within 90 days. The measure would require an election on establishing zoning regulations at the next primary or general election if within 90 days.
Third grade pupils in Webster School Pella Iowa express gratitude for a guest speaker who explained newspaper work clearly. They learned much from the talk and appreciated the effort involved in producing a newspaper.
Merrill L. Robuck, chairman of the ASCS County Committee, announces the 1965 Marion county oats price support at 61 cents per bushel for No. 3 Grade oats. Premiums and discounts mirror the 1964 program, including a 7 cent discount for badly stained or weathered No. 4 oats and a 3 cent test weight discount. Garlicky oats incur a 3 cent deduction. premiums are 1 cent for Grade No. 2 or better and 1–2 cents for test weight factors. Loans and purchases will implement the price support, with farm stored grain loans streamlined since 1964. Producers may avoid a service charge by redeeiming crops rather than delivering to the CCC.
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